A beautiful antique circa 1885 sterling silver loving cup engraved as a dairy cow trophy! There is a beautifully hand-engraved cow on one side, and text that reads:
Lytham Kirkham & Blackpool
Agricultural Society 
For the best three dairy cows in milk
Given by
T. H. Miller Esq
18th Aug 1885
Won by
E. G. Hothersall
Lightfoot House
Broughton 
Value Ten Pounds

In excellent condition, no dents or damage, just a couple shallow dimples visible only when looking closely and small signs of use and age. It has polished up beautifully! The cup is marked with full English hallmarks for sterling silver assayed in London in the year 1885.

Measures approximately 10” tall, weighs 16.6 ozt.